OpenGradient
OpenGradient is a decentralized Layer 1 for verifiable AI inference. The live homepage now prints 4,500+ models, 2M+ inferences, 500k+ proofs, and 263,500+ wallets. Leftover body still said 2,000+ models. Drop that older hub count.
The same first-party story still names an $8.5 million raise with a16z Crypto, Coinbase Ventures, SV Angel, and Foresight Ventures. Confirm the network pricing page before you quote OPG rates.
Compare OpenRouter if you wanted a simpler multi-model API without onchain proofs, Langfuse if you wanted log-based observability, and ToAPIs if you wanted an OpenAI-compatible gateway.
Key Features
- Verifiable inference by default: ZKML, TEE, or Vanilla.
- HACA / PIPE / x402: Execution and verification stay split; inference can sit in an onchain state transition; x402 still gates hosted LLM access.
- Model Hub: Live count is 4,500+ models, not the leftover 2,000+.
- Python SDK: First-party still points at
pip install opengradient. - No invented seat table: Inference is metered in OPG. Exact rates stay on the network pricing page.
Use Cases
- People with an OpenGradient bookmark who need the hub count corrected.
- Teams comparing leftover 2,000+ models vs the live 4,500+ homepage.
- Builders who need cryptographic evidence, not a black-box API log.
Confirm first-party pricing before you quote a rate.
Pricing
First-party pages on 2026-08-18.
| Piece | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OpenGradient inference | OPG, metered | Confirm the network pricing page. No invented dollar row. |
| Raise (first-party) | $8.5M | Still named on the story on the public page, with a16z Crypto and Coinbase Ventures. |
| Hub scale | 4,500+ models | Also 2M+ inferences, 500k+ proofs, 263,500+ wallets. |
If a leftover blog still says 2,000+ models, treat the 2026 homepage as the correction.
Getting Started
- Open opengradient.ai and recheck the live hub counts.
- Install the SDK with
pip install opengradient. - Choose ZKML, TEE, or Vanilla from the first-party docs, not from older copy.
- Confirm OpenRouter if you only needed a hosted model router.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the hub still 2,000+ models?
No.
Did we invent a dollar table?
No. Confirm the network pricing page for OPG rates.
Is the $8.5M raise still first-party?
Yes, on the story on the public page. Keep it only while first-party still prints it.
Alternatives
- OpenRouter: Multi-model API without onchain verification.
- Langfuse: Log-based LLM observability.
- ToAPIs: OpenAI-compatible gateway with routing.
Tips
- Quote 4,500+ models, not leftover 2,000+.
- Confirm the homepage before you paste raise or wallet counts into a 2026 deck.
Conclusion
OpenGradient is still a verifiable-AI L1, but leftover hub copy is stale. Start at opengradient.ai, quote the live 4,500+ model count, and decide whether OpenRouter already covers a non-onchain path.
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